This survey aims to explore the motivations, challenges, and participation patterns of individuals involved in Open Source Software (OSS) communities. OSS plays a crucial role in the global technology ecosystem, relying on the voluntary efforts of developers, users, and contributors from diverse backgrounds. Your insights will help us better understand the factors that encourage or discourage participation, the impact of free-riding, and the role of incentives in sustaining OSS projects.

Your responses are anonymous and will contribute to research on improving collaboration, project sustainability, and community engagement in OSS. Thank you for your time and valuable input!